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Political Parties

In a representative democracy, political parties function as a link between state institutions and local grassroots organizations. It is political parties that aggregate interests, present political alternatives and nominate candidates. As such, political parties play an essential role for the advancement of women and the promotion of equality. In this section, you will find information on the role of political parties in promoting women's political participation.

Women’s Candidate Training Program: Trainer's Manual Nepal

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March 8, 2007

Women’s Candidate Training Program: Trainer's Manual Nepal

This manual provides training tips and workshop techniques for political party trainers to train Nepali women candidates for local government.

This manual provides training tips and workshop techniques for political party trainers to train Nepali women candidates for local government.

Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform And Combating Corruption In Eight Countries

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March 8, 2007

Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform And Combating Corruption In Eight Countries

This report presents the research findings of a project conducted by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and the Council for Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) on Political Party Strategies to Combat Corruption.

This report presents the research findings of a project conducted by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and the Council for Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) on Political Party Strategies to Combat Corruption.

Political Parties and Democracy in Theoretical and Practical Perspectives: Developments in Party Communications

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March 8, 2007

Political Parties and Democracy in Theoretical and Practical Perspectives: Developments in Party Communications

This paper considers the possible approaches to creating more effective and inclusive political parties. It focuses on the communication channels that parties can use to strengthen their relationships with citizens and to promote fair elections.

This paper considers the possible approaches to creating more effective and inclusive political parties. It focuses on the communication channels that parties can use to strengthen their relationships with citizens and to promote fair elections.

Republic of Macedonia Code of Conduct Of Political Parties For Free and Fair Parliamentary Elections

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March 8, 2007

Republic of Macedonia Code of Conduct Of Political Parties For Free and Fair Parliamentary Elections

This code of conduct, agreed upon by the political parties of Macedonia, sets forth rules and standards for ensuring free and fair parliamentary elections. It focuses particularly on regulations relating to rule of law and electoral conduct.

This code of conduct, agreed upon by the political parties of Macedonia, sets forth rules and standards for ensuring free and fair parliamentary elections. It focuses particularly on regulations relating to rule of law and electoral conduct.

Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women's Position in Political Parties

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March 8, 2007

Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women's Position in Political Parties

This manual was prepared for a trainers workshop entitled, "Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women’s Position in Political Parties," delivered in Jakarta, Indonesia in March 2003.

This manual was prepared for a trainers workshop entitled, "Nominating for Change: Strengthening Women’s Position in Political Parties," delivered in Jakarta, Indonesia in March 2003.

Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE) Database

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February 19, 2007

Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE) Database

The Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE database) has been developed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and is regularly updated on the basis of official information provided by national parliaments.

The Parliaments on-Line (PARLINE database) has been developed by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and is regularly updated on the basis of official information provided by national parliaments.

International IDEA's Political Finance Database

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February 16, 2007

International IDEA's Political Finance Database

This database contains information about the laws on funding of political parties for more than 100 countries in the world.

This database contains information about the laws on funding of political parties for more than 100 countries in the world.

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

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February 16, 2007

Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns

This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.

This International IDEA handbook aims to increase knowledge about the law and practice of political finance around the world in order to encourage reflection on options for regulatory reform.